Pakistan bowled against Ireland in the last match of the group;
Pakistan made one change to their team, with Abbas Afridi replacing Naseem Shah. Pakistan decided to bowl the toss against Ireland. Pakistan bowled against Ireland in the last match of the group.
Pakistan won the toss and opted to bowl against Ireland in Lauder hill, where the weather finally improved to allow some play after three wash-out matches in four days this week. This will be the first and only World T20 match in Florida in this tournament.
In the final game of the T20 World Cup for both sides, Babar Azam’s side made a change to the playing eleven, bringing in fast bowler Abbas Afridi for his first game of the tournament in place of Naseem Shah. Ireland also make one change, with Ben White coming on for Craig Young.
Pakistan bowled against Ireland in the last match of the group.
A washout between USA and Ireland in Florida ended Pakistan and Ireland’s chances of reaching the Super Eight if the hosts advanced. Pakistan has only one win against Canada so far, losses to USA and India. Ireland are yet to beat India and Canada have lost their entire two matches.
Pakistan bowled against Ireland (Pakistan): 1 Mohammad Rizwan (Wicketkeeper) 2 Saim Ayub 3 Babar Azam (Captain) 4 Fakhar Zaman 5 Usman Khan 6 Shadab Khan 7 Imad Wasim 8 Abbas Afridi 9 Shaheen Afridi 10 Haris Rauf 11 Mohammad Amir.
Pakistan bowled against Ireland (Ireland): 1 Andy Balbirnie 2 Paul Stirling (captain) 3 Lorcan Tucker (wicket) 4 Harry Tector 5 Curtis Kampfer 6 George Dockrell 7 Gareth Delaney 8 Mark Adair 9 Barry McCarthy 10 Josh Little 11 Ben White.
Pakistan history: Pakistan’s cricket history, starting post-independence in 1947, is rich with achievements and challenges. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) was established in 1948, and Pakistan played its inaugural Test match in 1952 against India. Early successes included notable victories in the 1950s and 1960s, with legendary figures like Hanif Mohammad.
The 1970s and 1980s marked the rise of stars like Imran Khan, Javed Miandad, and Wasim Akram. Under Imran Khan’s captaincy, Pakistan won the 1992 ICC Cricket World Cup, a landmark achievement. The 1990s continued with strong performances and the emergence of players like Saeed Anwar and Inzamam-ul-Haq, though the decade ended with a match-fixing scandal in 2000.
In the 2000s, Pakistan faced challenges, including the 2009 terrorist attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team, which led to a suspension of international cricket in the country. Despite this, Pakistan won the ICC T20 World Cup in 2009 and the ICC Champions Trophy in 2017. The Pakistan Super League (PSL), launched in 2016, has revitalized domestic cricket and helped bring international matches back to Pakistan. Through highs and lows, Pakistan remains a key player in the global cricket arena, known for its resilience and talent.
Ireland history: Ireland’s cricket history is characterized by steady progress and remarkable achievements. Cricket in Ireland dates back to the early 19th century, but it remained a minor sport for much of its history. The establishment of the Irish Cricket Union in 1923 provided a formal structure, though Ireland primarily played against other non-Test nations.
The 1990s saw Ireland begin to make strides on the international stage, with notable performances in the ICC Trophy, a precursor to World Cup qualification. Their breakthrough came in the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup, where Ireland famously defeated Pakistan and tied with Zimbabwe, progressing to the Super Eight stage. This success catapulted Irish cricket into the spotlight.
Further success followed in the 2011 World Cup with a historic victory over England, highlighted by Kevin O’Brien’s record-breaking century. Ireland’s consistent performances in World Cups and ICC events led to their elevation to Full Member status by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 2017, granting them Test status.
Ireland played their inaugural Test match against Pakistan in May 2018. Despite challenges, including limited resources and competition for sporting talent, Ireland continues to develop as a competitive cricketing nation, contributing significantly to the sport’s growth and popularity beyond traditional strongholds.
Pakistan bowled against Ireland in the last match of the group.